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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,174.74, 9,900.02 and 4,030.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,174.74, 9,900.02 and 4,030.32 is: 5,561.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,174.74 : 9,900.02 = 4,030.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,174.74/9,900.02 = 4,030.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,174.74x = 9,900.02 × 4,030.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,174.74x = 39,900,248.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,900,248.61/7,174.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,561.21

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